I've had good luck with Gerber and Kershaw knives. Never had to more than hit them with a steel even after cleaning multiple deer. Lost my last Gerber and 1 Kershaw, broke the tip off the blade on my last Kershaw. Sent it back and they sent me a new one, no questions asked. For everyday use/abuse, I carry a S.O.G. and keep my Kershaw for hunting only.